The Passion of the Christ

Backed by the success of "The Passion of the Christ," Mel Gibson will be feted by the Hollywood Film Festival with the Hollywood Producer of the Year Award.

Gibson will receive the award Oct. 18 at the festival's closing-night gala, to take place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

Known around the world for his work in front of the camera, Gibson launched his producing career with Bruce Davey and formed Icon Prods. Their first project was "Hamlet" in 1990.

Their projects have included "Forever Young," "Maverick," and "What Women Want. More recently, Gibson produced the current release "Paparazzi" and last year's "The Singing Detective."

"Passion," which he wrote, directed and produced, has earned more than $370 million at the domestic boxoffice.

The 2004 Hollywood Film Festival will take place Oct. 12-18 at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood. Also sets to be honored at the gala are John Travolta, Michael Mann, Bob Berney, Jamie Foxx and Keira Knightley, among others.   

(CRIENGLISH.com )

gala : a festive occasion, especially a lavish social event or entertainment.（節(jié)日，盛會）